Sunday, February 15, 2009

Sunday Supper: Manicotti with Cheese

Happy Sunday! Today's Sunday Supper recipe is an easy go-to recipe when you need a good family meal. It's also a great one to fix ahead and cook later.

Manicotti with Cheese (serves 6-8)

1 box (8 oz.) manicotti, uncooked
2 cups (15-oz container) Ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley (or 1 Tbs. dry)
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
32-oz. jar pasta sauce

Cook manicotti to package directions; drain. Cool in a single layer on wax paper or aluminum foil to prevent manicotti from sticking together.
Combine cheeses, parsley, salt and pepper for filling. Spoon into manicotti.
Spread a thin layer of sauce on bottom of a 13x9-inch baking pan; arrange manicotti in a single layer over sauce. Cover with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with additional cheese if desired.
Cover with aluminum foil; bake at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes. Remove foil; bake 15 minutes longer.

Serve with salad and bread and enjoy!

Have a great day, everyone -- be sure to spend some time around the supper table! :)

Christina